WRDW · Jul 11, 2026 · Nick Proto, Ethan Hunter

From Columbia County to Union, communities light candles for Javeayah

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two communities came together Friday night to honor 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, holding candlelight vigils as grief over her death continued to spread across the region. Javeayah’s parents, Michilae Herring and Johmarea Harris, are both in custody after…

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Aiken County parents are charged after missing 4-year-old case shifts

Authorities say they now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris had been dead for at least a month before her mother reported her missing June 30.

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Johmarea Harris

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 9, 2026

Graves / Destruction, Desecration Or Removal Of Human Remains

Michilae Herring

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 3, 2026

Murder / Homicide By Child Abuse (20Y To Life)

Johmarea Harris

In custody

Aiken County, SC· Jul 3, 2026

Murder / Homicide By Child Abuse (20Y To Life)

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